AMSOIL Diesel Injector Clean and Cetane Boost
AMSOIL Diesel Injector Clean and Cetane Boost (ADS) is a concentrated diesel fuel additive that combines the detergency and lubricity package of AMSOIL Diesel Injector Clean with the ignition-quality improvers in AMSOIL Cetane Boost in one bottle. It is designed for warm-weather use in heavy-duty and light-duty on-road, off-road, and marine diesel engines, and it is safe for all diesel fuels including biodiesel and ultra-low-sulfur diesel.
Removes internal diesel injector deposits
Modern high-pressure common-rail diesel engines run injection pressures above 30,000 psi through injector clearances as tight as 1 to 3 microns. Internal diesel injector deposits in those clearances cause sticking, slow needle response, and even seizure, all of which interrupt spray patterns and reduce horsepower, fuel economy, and idle quality. Diesel Injector Clean and Cetane Boost uses an advanced detergent chemistry that targets internal injector deposits along with traditional carbonaceous deposits on injector tips, restoring spray pattern, throttle response, and rated power closer to like-new condition.
Eight-point cetane increase at clean-up dose
Cetane number measures the ignition quality of a diesel fuel. Higher cetane shortens ignition delay, which makes combustion more complete and the engine quieter, smoother, and easier to start in cold weather. Diesel Injector Clean and Cetane Boost delivers an eight-point cetane increase at the clean-up dose and a four-point increase at the maintenance dose, well above the minimum cetane number of typical pump diesel.
Restores lubricity to ultra-low-sulfur diesel
Ultra-low-sulfur diesel (ULSD) is required for on-road use in the United States, but the desulfurization process strips most of the natural lubricity from the fuel. That increases wear on injection pumps and injector internals, particularly on common-rail systems with tight clearances. The ADS additive package improves lubricity in ULSD test fuels, with measured wear scars below the EMA target of 460 micrometers in ASTM D6079 lubricity testing.
Extends fuel filter life and protects against corrosion
Hot fuel returned from the injection pump to the tank causes carbonaceous deposits that collect in the secondary fuel filter and shorten its life. The detergent chemistry in Diesel Injector Clean and Cetane Boost protects against these deposits, which extends the time between fuel filter changes. The additive also includes a corrosion inhibitor that protects steel components in the tank, lines, and injection pump from condensation-driven corrosion, particularly important for equipment that sits between uses.
Treat rates and how to dose
Diesel Injector Clean and Cetane Boost is added to the tank before refueling so the additive mixes evenly as the new fuel goes in. Initial use should follow the clean-up dose; ongoing use should follow the maintenance dose. To prevent cold-weather fuel issues at temperatures below the cloud point, switch to AMSOIL Diesel Cold Flow or AMSOIL Diesel All-In-One.
| Package | Clean-up dose (8-point cetane increase) | Maintenance dose (4-point cetane increase) | Fuel volume |
|---|
| 16 oz., 64 oz., and larger | 2 oz. of additive | 1 oz. of additive | 5 gal. |
| 8 oz. bottle | 2 bottles | 1 bottle | Up to 20 gal. |
Recommended applications
Diesel Injector Clean and Cetane Boost is intended for warm-weather diesel service in:
- On-road heavy-duty trucks running Cummins, Detroit, Mack, Volvo, Paccar, Navistar, and Caterpillar engines.
- Light-duty diesel pickups including Power Stroke, Cummins ISB, and Duramax applications.
- Off-road construction, agricultural, and mining equipment.
- Marine diesel engines.
- Any diesel powerplant running ULSD or biodiesel blends.
For winter operation below the fuel's cloud point, switch to AMSOIL Diesel Cold Flow (anti-gel and pour-point depressant) or AMSOIL Diesel All-In-One (combined cleaner, cetane, lubricity, and anti-gel). The matching diesel engine oil program is summarized in the diesel motor oil products, and the right oil and filter for any diesel pickup or heavy-duty engine can be confirmed through the AMSOIL vehicle lookup.
Order AMSOIL Diesel Injector Clean and Cetane Boost
Diesel Injector Clean and Cetane Boost is sold in 8-ounce, 16-ounce, and larger packages under the ADS product code. AMSOIL fuel additives are backed by the AMSOIL Limited Liability Warranty. Confirm the matching diesel oil program for the engine in the diesel motor oil products and the right service filter in the oil filter products, then order AMSOIL Diesel Injector Clean and Cetane Boost.
Customer reviews
4.8Based on 179 reviews
Works great
Works great in any diesel truck or tractor for winter or summer use always from better and cleaner
By Mark from Moose lake on March 22, 2026.
Would recommend this to a friend.
Leaky Jug
Love the product…believe it is very important for diesel fuel system and engine wear…but…the jug cap won’t seal properly and additive gets all over everything…what a mess 👎🏻
By Dan from Wyoming on March 17, 2026.
Works
Product works as should
By Todd on March 02, 2026.
Would recommend this to a friend.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Diesel Injector Clean and Diesel Injector Clean and Cetane Boost?
Diesel Injector Clean (ADF) is the standard detergent and lubricity additive without a cetane improver. Diesel Injector Clean and Cetane Boost (ADS) adds the cetane component, providing the same detergent and lubricity benefit plus an 8-point cetane increase at the clean-up dose and 4-point at the maintenance dose. ADS is the right choice when both injector cleanup and improved ignition quality are wanted in a single bottle.
Is the additive safe for high-pressure common-rail injectors?
Yes. The additive is engineered specifically to address internal diesel injector deposits in high-pressure common-rail systems where clearances are 1 to 3 microns. The detergent chemistry is selected to dissolve and disperse those deposits without leaving residues that would interfere with needle motion.
Can it be used in biodiesel blends?
Yes. ADS is safe for use in all diesel fuels, including biodiesel blends, ULSD, and standard low-sulfur diesel. The formula is alcohol-free, so it does not contribute to phase separation or seal swelling that alcohol-based additives can cause.
Will it improve fuel economy?
The combination of cleaner injectors, restored spray pattern, improved cetane, and lower wear typically improves fuel economy by up to 8 percent depending on the starting condition of the engine and the duty cycle. Engines with significant injector deposit build-up generally see the largest gain in the first few tanks of treated fuel.
Should the maintenance dose be used at every fill-up?
For ongoing protection, use the maintenance dose at every fill-up. For an engine showing symptoms of injector deposit build-up (rough idle, hard starting, smoke, lost power, dropped fuel economy), start with the clean-up dose and run several tanks at that rate, then drop to maintenance. Pair with periodic used-oil analysis to monitor wear metals and confirm the additive program is working.
What about cold-weather use?
Diesel Injector Clean and Cetane Boost is a warm-weather product. For temperatures at or below the fuel's cloud point, switch to AMSOIL Diesel Cold Flow or AMSOIL Diesel All-In-One, both of which include cold-flow improvers and anti-gel components in addition to detergent and lubricity packages.
